Cell Theory

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What are the three main parts of the Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. 3. All cells are produced from other cells.

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How does the Cell Theory explain the process of cell division?

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The Cell Theory states that cells come from previously existing cells, which supports the idea that new cells are created through cell division.

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Who were some key scientists involved in the development of the Cell Theory?

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Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden.

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Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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What did the invention of the microscope allow scientists to discover?

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The invention of the microscope made it possible to discover and learn about cells.

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What is the basic unit of life according to Cell Theory?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What does it mean that cells are the basic units of structure and function?

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It means that all living organisms are made up of cells, which perform essential functions necessary for life.

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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's work with cells?

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Robert Hooke was the first to coin the term 'cell' when he observed cork under a microscope.

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What role did Anton van Leeuwenhoek play in cell biology?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe living cells, including bacteria, using a microscope.

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What does the statement 'All living things are composed of cells' imply?

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It implies that every organism, from the smallest bacteria to the largest whale, is made up of one or more cells.